Karcher Estates
Work
1127 CALDWELL BLVD
NAMPA
ID
83651
USA
Work 2084654935

2 of 5 stars

Address book Address
1127 Caldwell Blvd
Nampa, ID 83651
Telephone Phone Number
43.5826:-116.57

Review of Karcher Estates in Nampa, ID

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Karcher Estates, located in Nampa, Idaho provides the following services: Nursing Home, Skilled Nursing Facility, Assisted Living, Continued Care Community, and Senior Community. It accepts the following payment methods: Medicare and Medicaid. Karcher Estates has received 2 stars from Medicare and an average user review rating of 2.0 stars. The Karcher Estates has a very good hospital, Mercy Medical Center, located nearby, which scored a 86 out of 100 in its most recent Medicare review. The Karcher Estates's nearest hospital is 2 miles away. The zipcode (83651) in Idaho, where Karcher Estates is located, has a below average safety rating based on recent crime statistics. A more detailed description of the types of care for Karcher Estates can be found here.


Average Prices for Care Providers in Idaho
Nursing Home Private:
$5,760/mo
Nursing Home Semi-Private:
$5,410/mo
Assisted Living Private:
$5,410/mo
Payment Options at Karcher Estates in Nampa, ID
Medicare
Yes
Medicaid
Yes
Veteran's Benefits
No
Long Term Care Insurance
No
Subsidy Available
No
Type of Care for Karcher Estates
  • Nursing Home
  • Skilled Nursing Facility
  • Assisted Living
  • Continued Care Community
  • Senior Community
Medicare Audit Summary for Karcher Estates in Nampa, ID
CategoryThis FacilityState Average
Health Issues1210
Care Issues134
Fire Safety42
User Reviews for Karcher Estates in Nampa, ID

2 of 5 stars

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Cleanliness

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Quality of Care
nearby hospitals Nearby Hospitals for Karcher Estates in Nampa, ID
  • Mercy Medical Center
    1512 Twelfth Avenue Road
    Nampa, ID 83686
    Distance: 2 miles
    Tel: 208-463-5533
    Average Rating: 86%
    43.5541:-116.573Acute Care Hospitals
    Heart Failure Care Rating: 91%
    Heart Attack Care Rating: 84%
    Pneumonia Care Rating: 93%
  • West Valley Medical Center
    1717 Arlington Street
    Caldwell, ID 83605
    Distance: 8 miles
    Tel: 208-455-3719
    Average Rating: 85%
    43.655:-116.695Acute Care Hospitals
    Heart Failure Care Rating: 97%
    Heart Attack Care Rating: 72%
    Pneumonia Care Rating: 95%

User Reviews for Karcher Estates in Nampa, ID

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On Apr 07, 2010 03:02PM EDT, an OurParents user provided the following review of this care provider:

2 of 5 stars

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Review of Karcher Estates
Karcher Estates is an average sized, for profit, nursing home with 66 beds based in Nampa, ID. At last check, the facility had 61 residents indicating that it is 92% occupied which is more than average within the state of Idaho. The provider accepts both medicare and medicaid programs, and provides resident counseling services.

This nursing home and assisted living facility, is located in a continuing care retirement community (CCRC). As of April 2010, the medicare rating for Karcher Estates, was 2 stars, which is a lower rating than 63% of nursing homes in Idaho.

We have compared the detailed Medicare data for Karcher Estates with other senior care providers in Idaho. When compare to the state averages for staffing, the number of registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day is about average; Certified nursing assistant (CNA) hours per resident per day is about average; The number of licensed practical (LPN) or vocational nurse hours per resident per day is about average. The most recent health inspection was on 11/19/2009. When comparing the health condition of long stay residents to other nursing homes in Idaho, for low-risk residents to lose control of their bowels. When comparing the health condition of short stay residents to other nursing homes in Idaho, it is more likely for residents to have moderate to severe pain.

To view the full report for this facility, and to understand more about its Medicare rating, go to here
Apr 07, 2010 03:02PM EDT
Karcher Estates is an average sized, for profit, nursing home with 66 beds based in Nampa, ID. At last check, the facility had 61 residents indicating that it is 92% occupied which is more than average within the state of Idaho. The provider accepts both medicare and medicaid programs, and provides resident counseling services.

This nursing home and assisted living facility, is located in a continuing care retirement community (CCRC). As of April 2010, the medicare rating for Karcher Estates, was 2 stars, which is a lower rating than 63% of nursing homes in Idaho.

We have compared the detailed Medicare data for Karcher Estates with other senior care providers in Idaho. When compare to the state averages for staffing, the number of registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day is about average; Certified nursing assistant (CNA) hours per resident per day is about average; The number of licensed practical (LPN) or vocational nurse hours per resident per day is about average. The most recent health inspection was on 11/19/2009. When comparing the health condition of long stay residents to other nursing homes in Idaho, for low-risk residents to lose control of their bowels. When comparing the health condition of short stay residents to other nursing homes in Idaho, it is more likely for residents to have moderate to severe pain.

To view the full report for this facility, and to understand more about its Medicare rating, go to here

Karcher Estates Details

Facility Details
In Hospital:
No
Capacity:
66
Occupancy:
61
Accommodations
Security
  • Fire Sprinkler System
Care Options
Special Health Conditions
  • Colostomy or Urostomy
Personal Assistance Types
  • Foot Care
  • Activities of Daily Living (bathing, grooming, dressing, eating, etc.)
  • Catheter Management
  • Sitting, Standing, Walking
  • Toileting
  • Medication Management
Nursing Staff Level:
24 Hours
Community
On Site Community Services
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
Staffing
Hours Per Resident Per Day
Licensed Practical And Licensed Vocational Nurses:
52 minutes
Certified Nursing Assistants:
2 hours 13 minutes
Registered Nurses:
35 minutes
Medicare
Survey Dates
Health
11/19/2009
Fire
01/08/2009

Community Profile for 83651 in Nampa, ID

Annual Crime Occurrences

83651 Avg.
Violent Crimes 3 3
Property Crimes 6 3

Weather Conditions

Average High Temperature 91° F
Average Low Temperature 21.1° F
Rainy Days 23%
Average Rainfall 8.2 inches
Average Snowfall 1 inch

Religions

Breakdown of religious affiliations in Nampa ID
Percent Religious 41.45%
LDS 14.14%
Catholic 10.73%
Other Christian 8.40%
Protestant 8.13%
Baptist 2.03%
All Other 6.14%

General Environment

Provided By EPA; Closer to 100 is better
Air Quality 29 / 100
Water Quality 30 / 100
Superfund Sites 100 / 100
Physicians per 100k 109.4

People

Male Population 48.71%
Female Population 51.29%
Median Age 33.1 Years
Average Individual Income $17,025
Average Household Income $37,052
Population Change 48.15%

Cost of Living

Compared to the National Average
Overall 18% Below
Cost of Food 5% Below
Utilities 25% Below
Miscellaneous 2% Below

Race

Breakdown of ethnicities in Nampa ID
White 79.5%
Hispanic/Latino 16.4%
Multiracial 1.6%
Asian 1.1%
Native American 1%
Black 0.3%
Other 0.2%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 0.1%

Education

High School Graduate 77.55%
Associate Degree 4.94%
Undergraduate Degree 10.49%
Graduate Degree 3.99%
Please Note

Zip code-level crime information is provided by U.S. Census data. OurParents ALWAYS recommends that you visit the facility and check with local law enforcement authorities, and draw your own conclusions about the safety of any given care provider and area.

Service Information for Karcher Estates

Karcher Estates is a nursing home. It provides medical nursing service for seniors with serious illnesses or disabilities twenty-four hours a day, delivered by registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nurse aids.

Nursing care facilities cater to several types of patients: some patients require short-term rehab while recovering from surgery; others require long-term nursing and medical supervision. In addition, some nursing homes offer specialized care programs for Alzheimer's or other illnesses, or short-term respite care for frail or disabled persons when a family member requires a rest from providing care in the home. Please note that you can help compare nursing homes by looking at the Medicare ratings of a given facility (Medicare has a 5-star rating system for comparing nursing homes). There are various ways for paying for care in a nursing home. Make sure you know your loved one's Medicare and Medicaid eligibility, and understand how you can use tools like long term care insurance to pay for nursing home care.

Also, Karcher Estates is an assisted living facility. Assisted living facilities are an apartment-style habitat designed to focus on providing assistance with daily living activities. They provide a higher level of service for the elderly which can include preparing meals, housekeeping, medication assistance, laundry, and also do regular check-in's on the residents. Basically, they are designed to bridge the gap between independent living and nursing home facilities. When thinking about how to pay for care, assisted living facilities are generally less expensive than nursing homes, if assisted living is a viable option for your loved one.

Also, Karcher Estates is a Senior Community. Senior communities are for seniors who can take care of themselves. It is often a set of apartments in a variety of sizes from studios to large two bedrooms, where seniors live independently, but may receive additional services like transportation, pools, a convenience store, bank, barber/beauty shop, resident laundry, housekeeping, and security, are all services and amenities that may be provided there.

Also, Karcher Estates is a skilled nursing facility (SNF). It is primarily engaged in providing skilled nursing care and related services for residents who require medical or nursing care; or rehabilitation services for the rehabilitation of injured, disabled, or sick persons.

Skilled nursing facilities cater to patients who either need short-term rehab while recovering from surgery; or require long-term nursing and medical supervision. Skilled Nursing facilities are very often associated with area hospitals.

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